Author: Vincent Osuwo

The Ondo State Government revealed on Wednesday that 24 residents of the state’s Odigbo Local Government Area died as a result of consuming an herbal liquid product. No fewer than 24 inhabitants of two communities in the council area, Araromi Obu and Odigbo town, died after swallowing the poison. The tragedy, which is alleged to have occurred on Saturday, has left the impacted communities in mourning. A source in the neighborhood, who requested anonymity, told our correspondent that the deceased drank the substance at various locations on Saturday before becoming unconscious and dying. At the same time, some of those…

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has declared a state of emergency on waste collection in the state, urging quick action to address the sector’s difficulties. Sanwo-Olu made the announcement on Wednesday while inspecting the Olusosun dumpsite in Ojota with his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat. The governor also met with waste management stakeholders at the dumpsite, where he analyzed the difficulties of municipal garbage collection and proposed immediate, medium, and long-term solutions. Sanwo-Olu recognized the poor pace of rubbish collection in several sections of the state, attributing the problem to the failure of private sector participation operators to perform their commitments…

Ferran Torres netted a hat trick as Paris St-Germain began their Champions League title defense with a victory over Slovan Bratislava. Spanish World Cup champion Torres transferred from Barcelona in the summer and made a mark on his European debut for the French side, scoring three goals after Ousmane Dembele had given the hosts an advantage with two goals in six first-half minutes. Ballon d’Or recipient Dembele put PSG in the lead after 17 minutes, tapping in the rebound after Nuno Mendes’ powerful shot hit the post. Slovan, under the management of ex-Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure, faced consequences for…

Martin Odegaard continued his excellent start to the season as the Arsenal captain came to his side’s rescue against Napoli in Naples. The Gunners struggled with poor finishing and appeared to be on course for a disappointing draw in their opening match of the Champions League after last season’s final loss. Yet, Odegaard had Arsenal’s 1,500 away supporters cheering after an excellent strike from outside the area his fourth goal in five matches, including the Community Shield. Mikel Arteta’s team, aiming to advance further in the tournament than last year, squandered three excellent opportunities to capitalize on last season’s Serie…

Argentina’s great Lionel Messi and Spanish second-division side Eldense have reached a “preliminary agreement” to become the club’s majority shareholder. Eldense will be Messi’s second Spanish club investment, following the purchase of Catalan side Cornella in April. The 39-year-old former Barcelona forward now plays for Inter Miami and recently retired from international football after Argentina lost 1-0 to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final. Eldense said: “A preliminary agreement has been reached with Lionel Messi for the acquisition of the shares currently owned by Grupo TH Soluciones, which would make him the club’s majority shareholder. “The transaction is currently…

Carter Efe, a popular Nigerian skit maker and content creator, has lost his official TikTok account, which had 5.6 million followers, due to persistent platform policy violations. The video-sharing company confirmed the permanent ban on Wednesday, citing many violations of its community guidelines. The action shuts down the creator’s primary short-form video platform, where he amassed a whopping 5.6 million followers through comedic sketches, music promotions, and live broadcasts. The incident shows the increased risks that content creators confront in terms of platform dependency, copyright enforcement, and community guideline restrictions on international social media platforms. Despite the loss of his…

The Inspector-General of Police Tunji Disu has raised concern over the growing practice of individuals using their phones to record police officers, claiming that the tendency has become “very, very demoralizing” for personnel. Disu spoke in Abuja with Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, president of the Nigerian Bar Association, and members of the NBA executive committee, according to a video released by TV Platinum on Wednesday. The conference was part of an effort to avert future conflicts between lawyers and police personnel. The IG stated that a recent decision on the recording of police officers had caused worry within the force, noting that…

Veteran Nollywood actor Yemi Solade said that he once accepted money to pretend to have a physical impairment during a staged church miracle service. Solade revealed this in an interview with Feel Right News TV, which was broadcast on Wednesday, recounting an incident that occurred when he was still a student and had yet to establish himself as a popular actor. According to the veteran actor, he was asked to play a cripple during the church service and was compensated for his efforts. “I have been used for a miracle then, when I was not popular. I acted as a…

Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has been ruled out of the club’s UEFA Champions League opener against Sporting CP, and he is also slated to miss Nigeria’s first 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers due to a groin injury. According to ESPN, Osimhen is anticipated to miss two to three weeks after scans revealed an advanced-moderate strain with hemorrhage in his right adductor muscle group. The 27-year-old got the injury during Galatasaray’s 3-2 Super Lig victory over İstanbul Başakşehir on Friday. He scored the opening goal but was forced off in the 33rd minute. Galatasaray later verified that MRI and further…

Mr. Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), arrived in Jos, Plateau State, on Tuesday for a solidarity visit to Mangu Local Government Area in the aftermath of a recent horrific attack on local communities. Plateau State executives and NDC chieftains met Obi at the Yakubu Gowon Airport in Heipang. Our correspondent learned that the visit is intended to identify with victims and families affected by the recent incident, which apparently killed many locals, injured others, and destroyed properties. Party supporters and other stakeholders gathered to welcome Obi, who is anticipated to travel to Mangu to…